Published in Lessons from History·1 day agoMember-onlyThe Burning of the Capital That Most People Don’t Know AboutThe tragic story of the 1814 burning of Washington D.C. — 187 years before 9/11, on a gloomy evening in August 1814, came another one of the darkest times in American history — the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C., …History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·4 days agoMember-onlyDebunking Seven Myths and Misconceptions About the American Civil WarLet’s separate facts from fiction. — The American Civil War was one of the most pivotal events in the country’s history that tore the nation apart and led to the loss of countless lives. The war has had a lasting impact on American society. …History6 min readHistory6 min read
Published in Lessons from History·6 days agoMember-onlyThe Secret Plot to Hold Abraham Lincoln’s Dead Body for RansomTill death do us part (or not in the case of President Lincoln) — If being the president of the United States of America wasn’t a feat important enough, imagine being a president so important that people won’t let you rest in peace even after your assassination. This was the tale of Abraham Lincoln (R-Illinois), the 16th president of the U.S. Lincoln was assassinated…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 24Member-onlyDebunking Six More Myths and Misconceptions About WWIIThe hunt for the truth continues. — Previously, we discussed how one of the most significant events in human history, the second World War, is riddled with myths and false narratives. While it may have challenged some of your existing beliefs, you would be surprised to know that there are many more similar misconceptions that you are…History6 min readHistory6 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 22Member-only9 Little-Known Facts About the Life of Jon von NeumannHere are a few things you probably don’t know about the legendary mathematician. — When one thinks about quantum physics or game theory, Einstein or Lloyd Shapely (or just the guy in “A Beautiful Mind”) pops up in our mind. The contributions of others to these fields are hidden behind these great names, their names crossed out of the list of geniuses and greats…History8 min readHistory8 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 19Member-onlyDebunking Six Common Myths and Misconceptions About WWIIWe need to stop telling our kids these lies. — The second World War is considered one of the most far-reaching events in human history that forever changed the world’s political landscape. It may very well be one of the most documented wars ever. Despite that, we still find people falling victim to some of the myths about the war…History6 min readHistory6 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 17Member-onlyWere Medieval People Racist?If yes, how racist were they? — The Middle Ages were a controversial era of human existence. What I’ll try to address today is whether or not people back then showed a similar intolerance towards people of color that we see today. It is important to remember that the concept of racism, as we understand it today…History5 min readHistory5 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 15Member-onlyWe Never Saw Hitler and Bin Laden’s Dead Bodies. Why?Is it a mere coincidence or do we see a pattern here? — Hitler and Osama Bin Laden are considered one of the most hated men in modern history. They were known for their controversial and problematic ideologies, which led to mass murder of countless innocent people. And just like their lives, their deaths were also controversial. One thing that was common in…History6 min readHistory6 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 13Member-onlyA Lady Disgraced, an Infamous Trial, and a Camera Inside the Death ChamberHow one woman captivated all of America: The Story of Ruth Snyder — In the 1920s, there was one woman whose monstrous crime and trial captured the eye of all of America: Ruth Snyder. Ruth’s marriage with her husband Albert was far from ideal. Temperamental differences were the root cause of this unsuccessful union, and Ruth was miserable. Instead of opting for divorce…True Crime6 min readTrue Crime6 min read
Published in Lessons from History·Mar 7Member-onlyThe Fearless American Heiress Who Resisted the NazisThe fascinating story of Muriel ‘Mary’ Gardiner. — Illinois. Massachusetts. Oxford. Rome. Berlin. Vienna. She had travelled miles, but this was where her journey began, where the fearless American heiress would make her mark in the world. There was a chill in the Vienna weather reminiscent of the fall in Wellesley that she had gotten used to before…Womens History Month6 min readWomens History Month6 min read
